Accounting & Financial Services
Newman Smith High School
Business & Industry Endorsement
This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.
The Accounting and Financial Services program of study teaches CTE learners how to examine, analyze, and interpret financial records. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to perform financial services, prepare financial statements, interpret accounting records, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools.
| Accounting & Financial Services Program of Study |
|
|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th |
Principles of Business, Marketing and Finance |
| 10th | Accounting I (1 credit) |
| 11th | Accounting II (1 Credit) |
| 12th | Practicum in Business Management OR Career Preparation (2 credits) |
Possible Industry Based Certifications:
- Intuit QuickBooks Certified User
- Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $71,469 | 14,436 | 22% |
| Loan Officers | $68,598 | 2,419 | 19% |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $86,965 | 1,861 | 52% |
| Administrative Service Managers | $96,138 | 2,277 | 21% |
| Insurance Underwriters | $66,206 | 594 | 14% |